Basketball News · LatestSaturday, Oct 31, 2026

Five-star forward Zion Green has committed to Alabama, joining fellow top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin in heading to Tuscaloosa.

The Wolves have shown their high ceiling and their injured floor through five games. What else can we glean?

Despite the record, fans are mostly thrilled with who Taylor Jenkins is playing—and who he isn’t.

Mario Hezonja’s one-year, minimum-salary contract remains non-guaranteed until November 15, but based on the role the Croatian forward is playing so far this season, he has made that decision an easy one for the Cavaliers, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). In his first NBA stint since 2020 following six years in Europe, Hezonja […]

The 30th comes down to the 7th! The post WNBA Finals LIVE Game 7 Log: Dream in Esteem or Valkyries Find Gold? appeared first on Ballislife.com.

A number of NBA teams are off to slow starts. Who can pull out and salvage their season, and who is doomed for disappointment?

Boston forced 16 turnovers against the Bulls, and it’s becoming a key to their defensive identity.

The WNBA has not received a declaration from Julie Tétart. In fact, the 6-foot-3 transgender center does not see an eventual WNBA career as a realistic possibility, even though it remains a dream.

Assigning Grades for the Mavericks’ matchup as they even the season series against the Rockets

LeBron James provided much more than a little bit of everything in the Sixers' win over the Knicks.

The loudest pundit has a bone to pick with the injury plagued superstar

The NBA’s transaction wire hasn’t been as busy since opening night as it was leading up to to the regular season, but we can still expect several moves to be completed in the coming days. The deadline for teams to exercise their 2027/28 team options on rookie scale contracts arrives on Monday (November 2), and […]

Austin Reaves had the perfect one-word summary about the Los Angeles Lakers blowing a 25-point lead to the Golden State Warriors in Friday's 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The 2026 NBA Cup action continued Friday night, with several of the leagues top teams and biggest stars showing out.

MISSISSAUGA, ON - November 24 The Toronto Raptors 905 beat the Long Island Nets 130-115 in G League basketball action at the Paramount Fine Foods Arena. Long Island Nets assistant coach Shawn Swords is seen on the bench/sidelines November 24 2024 Richard Lautens/Toronto Star (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images) | Toronto Star via Getty Images The Long Island Nets enter the 2026-27 NBA G League season with a new head coach, a developing group of young talent, and an opportunity to c...

First off, Happy Halloween to those that observe. May your weekend be filled with the treats you desire. Unfortunately for the Houston Rockets, they received a trick in their basket. The Rockets are on a back-to-back while the Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t played since Wednesday. So this is a matchup between one team with rest […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors on October 28, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

We have seen great things from this star-studded Sixers group. However, there are some concerns.

After a 1-4 start, the Milwaukee Bucks season is going about as expected without Giannis Antetokounmpo, proving he got out at the right time.

The Dream and Valkyries will face off in the WNBA’s first Game 7. | NBAE via Getty Images On Saturday night in San Francisco, WNBA fans will witness the league’s first-ever Game 7, with the host Golden State Valkyries and visiting Atlanta Dream vying for a first championship in a winner-take-all conclusion to the 2026 WNBA Finals (8 p.m. ET, USA Network). It, however, will be the 14th time that the WNBA’s championship series has gone the distance. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS 🚨 Saturday. A winn...

Duke expected to three-peat

PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 30: Miles Bridges #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Ge...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 16: Taylor Jenkins the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks gives instructions to Ryan Rollins #13 against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 16, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images Roughly two weeks into the NBA season, Mil...

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham recalled an experience with former teammate Brittney Griner.

Anyone saying Julie Tetart can’t hang with WNBA talent just got proved wrong. French big Julie Tetart has quickly turned into one of the most talked-about names, and she makes no secret of her admiration for the WNBA.

The Valkyries did not exist as a playing franchise two seasons ago. Now they are one victory away from a WNBA championship.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 23: Cooper Flagg #32 & Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks look on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 23, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

After watching the Los Angeles Lakers cough up a 25-point lead in their 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors, head coach JJ Redick put the loss into perspective on Friday. The Lakers outscored the Warriors 38-15 in the opening frame before Golden State returned the favor before halftime, and then took the lead for […] The post JJ Redick’s blunt take after Lakers blow 25-point lead in loss vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 17, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to move on from...

Angel Reese was confident in the Dream's future after a tough WNBA Finals loss, saying, "Just because we didn't win today doesn't mean we won't be champions in the future."